Welcome to Dankmeyer, Kory Biggerstaff and Cristina Birch!

We welcomed two new members of the Dankmeyer team at the Baltimore Washington (Linthicum) office in the last few months.

Kory Biggerstaff joins Dankmeyer's Fabrication team as a Digital Fabrication Technician.

"Hi everybody! I’m super excited to make a prosthesis for you. I got started in 3D printing way back in 2020. Now I get to do it as my day job, and plus I get to help people!"

Cristina Birch joins Dankmeyer as an Insurance Authorization Specialist.

"My name is Cristina, and I’m excited to be at Dankmeyer! I come to Dankmeyer with a background that spans over seven years in healthcare coordination across several major healthcare systems, where I worked in surgical coordination and taking care of high-risk patients. Outside of work, I hold a bachelor's degree in graphic design, and I’m a proud mom to a daughter who just began her freshman year of high school. As a Maryland native, it’s wonderful to be part of a team that feels so close to home."

If you see them, please say hello!

Welcome Adaugo Emerson!

Join us in welcoming Adaugo to Dankmeyer!

Adaugo joined us in September as part of the Fabrication team where she is a Technician Assistant. Adaugo is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Adaugo is deeply committed to improving mobility and quality of life for underserved populations through innovative prosthetic and orthotic solutions. Outside of her academics and work, Adaugo is an active leader in the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). Adaugo also enjoys running, spending time at the gym, and nurturing her artistic side through drawing. Her personal mission is to leverage her engineering skills and passion for biomedical innovation to design affordable, medical devices that improve healthcare access and quality for all.

We are so happy to have Adaugo as part of our team!

Meet Helena Ringer, CPO!

We are so happy to share that Helena Ringer passed her certification exams and is now a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist. These exams are composed of both written material and hands on clinical evaluations by the examiners at the American Board of Certification. Helena’s new credentials follow her undergraduate, graduate, and residency work - the latter over an 18 month dual residency with us at Dankmeyer.

Her hard work over these many years has paid off, and now she is a CPO!

Congratulations, Helena! We are proud of you and happy to be a continued part of your journey in the profession.

Congratulations to Board Eligible Prosthetist Orthotist Helena Ringer!

Congratulations to Helena Ringer for completing her 18 month combined orthotics and prosthetics residency running from July 31, 2023 – January 31, 2025.

This makes Helena Board Eligible. What does that mean? It means Helena is studying and taking the exams necessary to become a Certified Prosthetist Orthotist. These exams are composed of both written material and hands on clinical evaluations by the examiners at the American Board of Certification.

Congratulations for completing your residency, and best of luck on your exams, Helena!